Clayton County Criminal Lawyers
Compare 35 top rated Georgia attorneys serving Clayton County.
![Leon Hicks]( "Leon Hicks")
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Leon Hicks
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Atlanta Law School
Leon Hicks is a local criminal defense attorney in Clayton County and Metro Atlanta representing those charged with DUI, sex crimes, and drugs charges. If you have been arrested, charged with a crime, or need to file a petition in court, please call the Law Office of Leon Hicks at (770) 471-5001 to schedule an appointment.
![Johnny Ramirez Castaneda]( "Johnny Ramirez Castaneda")
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Johnny Ramirez Castaneda
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
Johnny Ramirez Castaneda has been practicing law in the areas of criminal law and family law since 1999. Mr. Castaneda has handled thousands of cases.
![Johnny Felan Castaneda Sr.]( "Johnny Felan Castaneda Sr.")
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Johnny Felan Castaneda Sr.
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Criminal, Immigration, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Woodrow Wilson College of Law
Attorney Johnny Felan Castaneda Sr. has been a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing since 1990, helping those in need of legal assistance and supporting victims of wrong doing. Our firm offers a Wide range of experience handling a multitude of cases successfully. Please call us for a free office consultation. Languages: Spanish and English. Email us at officejfc@aol.com or visit our website: http://castanedalawfirms.com/
![John Felan Spoon Castaneda]( "John Felan Spoon Castaneda")
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John Felan Spoon Castaneda
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Immigration and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
![Vernon Smith]( "Vernon Smith")
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Vernon Smith
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
![Mekka Crawford-Franklin]( "Mekka Crawford-Franklin")
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Mekka Crawford-Franklin
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
Leslie Miller-Terry
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Villanova University
Robert Romeo
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
Walter Marvin Chapman
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal and Arbitration & Mediation
Harvard University
Shana Rooks
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Tulane University-LA
Ebuni JuJuan McFall-Roberts
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University
Steven Morgan Frey
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
Atlanta Law School
Colin McDonald
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
Austin Allen Hammond
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
Natalie Denese Gatson
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal
Howard University
David Walker Sr
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Woodrow Wilson Col.of Law
Millard Byron Morgan
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Atlanta Law School
Ethenia King
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Employment
Georgia State University
Richard Genirberg
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy and Collections
Georgia State University
Martin Cowen III
Clayton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Georgia
![Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay]( "Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay")
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Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay
Fayette County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay is a trial lawyer, mediator, and part-time Judge. These various experiences allow keen insight into the different cases handled. Our Firm is experienced in criminal law, family law suits, and auto accident cases. Our team is ready and willing to go to trial when we need to, however, we are skilled negotiators for the clients who prefer a less adversarial route.
We are not afraid to fight, but we always fight fair...and we fight to win!
![David Ballard]( "David Ballard")
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David Ballard
10.0 
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Free ConsultationFayette County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
A Double Dawg from the University of Georgia, high honors in History and Political Science in 2007, and honors at UGA Law School in 2011. David's practice includes criminal defense (including DUI), personal injury, high asset divorce, and bankruptcy (creditor representation). AV-Preeminent (highest lawyer ratings in legal ability and ethical conduct). "Superb" attorney ratings by AVVO, plus was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past six years. David is a former President of the Fayette County Bar Association and served as an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College in Fayetteville. David has offices in Fayetteville,...
![Chinwe N. Foster]( "Chinwe N. Foster")
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Chinwe N. Foster
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHenry County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Howard University School of Law
The Foster Law Firm is one of the premier law firms in the metro Atlanta area. We specialize in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense.
We have earned a reputation for providing high quality and effective legal representation in the metro Atlanta area. We earned this by providing our clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge, professionalism, and by relentlessly protecting our client’s rights.
We stand out from other law firms and attorneys in Atlanta, because we care about our clients as people. Our extensive courtroom experience gives our clients an advantage when walking into a courtroom. Our client’s...
![P. Justin Thrailkill]( "P. Justin Thrailkill")
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P. Justin Thrailkill
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFayette County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Justin devotes his practice primarily to the areas of divorce, custody, and parental advocacy in DFCS matters. As an advocate for the rights of parents, Justin has realized his lifelong passion for helping others in their time of need. Through seven years of practice, Justin has represented a variety of clients in various matters throughout our legal system. He finds great satisfaction in seeing his client’s cases through to a successful resolution, regardless of the challenges that may exist with any particular case. Among his peers, Justin is well known to be a compassionate advocate for...
![Forrest Clinton Barbour]( "Forrest Clinton Barbour")
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Forrest Clinton Barbour
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFayette County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Georgia State University College of Law
I am a 2008 graduate of Georgia State University’s College of Law. Prior to entering law school, I attended and graduated from Georgia Southern University, where I played offensive line for the Georgia Southern Eagles football team. I enjoy spending time with my wife (who is a Staff Attorney for Judge Fletcher Sams in Fayette County) and two children and watching the Georgia Southern Eagles and Atlanta Braves. I have taught Sunday School and served on Church Council at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, Georgia. I am also currently the president of the Starr’s...
![Allen Bodiford]( "Allen Bodiford")
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Allen Bodiford
Henry County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Woodrow Wilson Col.of Law
Allen Bodiford has practiced as a trial attorney for over 25 years, and has tried a wide variety of civil and criminal cases. Since 1987, Allen has had the pleasure and honor of representing clients in hundreds of bench trials and more than 25 jury trials, in cases of divorce and domestic relations, wrongful death, automobile accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, products liability, and medical malpractice, along with felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Allen brings his years of litigation experience to bear in evaluating, preparing, and trying cases, as well as, settling cases when appropriate. Allen has obtained favorable...
![Jimmy Lee Whitlock]( "Jimmy Lee Whitlock")
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Jimmy Lee Whitlock
Fayette County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
I've practiced Law for 40 years, Located since 1980, at 345 E.Lanier Ave, Fayetteville, GA. Most of my practice is dedicated to representing DUI cases, Criminal cases Non-contested, or Uncontested Divorce, Wills and Probate Matters. I was a Municipal Judge in two cities, Fayetteville and Riverdale, GA., for a total of about 12 years. Many of my clients, and friends, call me The Godfather...because if I take your case I"ll treat you as part of the Family.
![Michelle Clark]( "Michelle Clark")
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Michelle Clark
Henry County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
135 Eagles Walk
Suite 100
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Seattle University School of Law
Michelle R. Clark, the firm owner, is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on criminal and domestic litigation. She has successfully litigated civil and criminal matters. She is a skilled and seasoned litigator.
Member of Henry County Bar Association; Association of Trial Lawyers, Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and American Bar Association
Appointed as State of Georgia , Special Assistant Attorney General representing Henry County DFACS in 2004;
Selected as the first Davis-Wright Tremaine Scholar (1990-1993);
Member of Puget Sound Inn of Courts, Moot Court Board, National Moot Court Quarterfinalist for Frederick Douglas Moot Court Team; Western Regional Best Petitioner's...
![Melissa Potter Sanford]( "Melissa Potter Sanford")
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Melissa Potter Sanford
Fayette County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Villanova University School of Law
![Jonathan Thomas Overman]( "Jonathan Thomas Overman")
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Jonathan Thomas Overman
Fayette County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
![Nicola Cummings]( "Nicola Cummings")
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Nicola Cummings
Henry County, GA Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law and West Virginia University College of Law
Attorney Nicola Cummings is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer in Henry County Georgia. She devotes herself to the practice areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury Law. She attended Mercer University Law School and Virginia University School of Law where she earned a Masters of Law in Forensic Justice.
Attorney Cummings has an extensive career in criminal law. She began her career in criminal justice at Gwinnett County Police Department as a Crime Scene Investigator where she investigated all types of all types of crimes scenes from burglaries to homicide for almost 10 years. She...
![William C. Head]( "William C. Head")
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William C. Head
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFulton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
UGA,1973, with honors. UGA School of Law, 1976. Georgia DUI legal book co-author & DUI defense litigation practice, best attorney ratings. Top lawyer ratings with Martindale-Best Lawyers-Super Lawyers-Best Law Firms in America.
Chaired or co-chaired over 40 legal seminars for ICLE-GA beginning in 1978
In 1991, wrote 101 Ways to Avoid a Drunk Driving Conviction with co-author Reese I. Joye, Jr.
Started the annual 2-day seminar, Defense of Drinking Drivers handled by ICLE-GA
Speaker at the 1992 ATLA DC convention & the 1993 ATLA national convention
Sponsored the first NHTSA training seminar for criminal defense lawyers in Atlanta GA in July 1994....
![Meg Strickler]( "Meg Strickler")
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Meg Strickler
Fulton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal and White Collar Crime
Emory University School of Law
Meg Strickler, a criminal defense attorney with Conaway & Strickler, PC, in Atlanta, Georgia, has earned an international reputation for her knowledge and experience in Internet crime and technology law.
Ms. Strickler represents clients in these cutting-edge cases as well as those involving more traditional white collar crimes, such as tax evasion, money laundering, racketeering, international extradition and fraud.
![George Chadwell Creal Jr.]( "George Chadwell Creal Jr.")
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George Chadwell Creal Jr.
10.0 (3 Peer Reviews)
(404) 333-0706
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE
Unit 190
Atlanta, GA 30312
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFulton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The University of Georgia School of Law and University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
George C. Creal, Jr., P.C. is a law firm concentrating in DUI Defense and Personal Injury and Work Injury Prosecution. We have represented thousands of individuals arrested for DUI, secured over 100 not guilty jury verdicts for our clients and secured millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for those injured at work and through the negligence of others. As reflected in our 5 star client reviews across the internet, our dedication to customer service and the well-being of our clients are second to none. Rated AV Preeminent on Martindale.com and 10.0/10.0 on Avvo.com. If you are in Metro Atlanta...
![Larry Kohn]( "Larry Kohn")
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Larry Kohn
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFulton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Georgia State University College of Law
Best Lawyers in America for DUI Defense, 2018 and 2019. Super Lawyers Top-Rated DUI, Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney. Emory Undergraduate Degree, and Georgia State Law School Juris Doctor degree, high honors, in 1998. Extensive experience with the top DUI lawyer in America, Bubba Head. If arrested for DUI in Georgia, our Atlanta DUI lawyers can assist you. Regular seminar speaker on DUI-DWI. NHTSA DUI standardized field sobriety test instructor. Trained on GA DUI test machine, Intoxilyzer 9000. Legal book author on DUI law and probable cause to arrest for DUI. Partner and DUI attorney Cory Yager is an...
![Cory Yager]( "Cory Yager")
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Cory Yager
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFulton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Graduated second in his class at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School while working full time as a police officer. Highly effective in litigation and trials. Handled over 1500 criminal cases, felony or misdemeanor. Criminal cases involving alcohol or drugs are 85% of all criminal cases, with personal injury for the remainder. Martindale-Hubbell "av" and Preeminent Rated for several years. Super Lawyers-9 years, as Rising Star or Super Lawyer.
![Ryan Locke]( "Ryan Locke")
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Ryan Locke
Fulton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and Personal Injury
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Ryan Locke represents people who have been injured and people who have been unfairly convicted from his office in Atlanta. Formerly a public defender, Ryan uses the same passion and relentless advocacy for his clients today. Ryan is also an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law; hosts a podcast about appellate practice called Georgia Appellate Review; and maintains comprehensive legal resources on his website for lawyers and the public, such as his guide for using the HITECH Act to get cheap medical records and his guide for people to change their name and gender in Georgia government documents.
![Ecleynne Mercy]( "Ecleynne Mercy")
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Ecleynne Mercy
Fulton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ecleynne Mercy is a proud graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a graduate of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School with a concentration in Litigation.
Ecleynne started her legal career as an indigent defense attorney in Clayton County. Later, as an associate with the Cochran Firm, Ecleynne was devoted in representing clients in their pursuit of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Ecleynne Mercy and her colleagues went to Ferguson, Missouri to act as legal observers for the ongoing protests involving the death of Michael Brown. The National Conference of Black...
![Justin Goodman]( "Justin Goodman")
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Justin Goodman
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(404) 333-0706
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE
Unit 190
Atlanta, GA 30312
Free ConsultationFulton County, GA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
Georgia State University College of Law
Justin Goodman is a 2006 graduate of the Georgia State University College of Law and a 2001 graduate of Emory University. While in law school, he targeted his professional development on the practice of criminal law through internships with the Georgia Innocence Project and the Federal Defender Program for the Northern District of Georgia. He further developed his legal skills as a vocal advocate for those in need through an internship with Atlanta Legal Aid as well as his participation in the Fulton County Jail Project, for which he was awarded the College of Law's Public Service Award.
Justin next developed...
![Eric Bernstein]( "Eric Bernstein")
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Eric Bernstein
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
(404) 333-0706
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE
Unit 190
Atlanta, GA 30312
Free ConsultationFulton County, GA Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
University of Miami School of Law
After years of representing indigent clients in matters ranging from traffic crimes to murder as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami, Eric Bernstein has transitioned into private criminal defense in the Metro Atlanta area and well beyond. Trained for years by some of most respected criminal defense attorneys in the business, Mr. Bernstein incorporates his trial skills and negotiation techniques on a daily basis with George Creal Jr., P.C. He has helped clients obtain justice in dozens of counties and municipalities all over the state of Georgia. Mr. Bernstein has also tried cases ranging from murder to...
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Clayton County Criminal Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Clayton County Pro Bono Project
(404) 524-5811
Atlanta, GA
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(404) 373-0865
Decatur, GA
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